Deadlines

Following is a list of application deadlines for grants,
fellowships, and honors available to individuals. Asterisks (*) denote
new entries.

GRANTS AND FELLOWSHIPS

*February 1. Children's Literature.

The Children's Literature Association sponsors the Children's
Literature Association Research Fellowships and Scholarships for ChLA
members. As many as four fellowships of between $250 and $1,000 are
awarded for proposals of literary criticism or original scholarship
that will eventually be published. Those interested in exploring
fantasy or science fiction for youngsters are eligible for the Margaret
P. Esmonde Memorial Scholarship. The number of scholarships awarded
varies depending on the number of applicants. Contact: Donna White,
English Dept., Clemson University, 801 Strode Tower, Clemson, SC
29634-1503; (616) 965-8180.

February 1. Field Research.

The Earthwatch Teacher Fellowship offers educators opportunities to
participate in two-week expeditions throughout the world during the
summer of 1998. The program is sponsored by more than 40 corporations
and administered by Earthwatch, a nonprofit group supporting scientific
field research worldwide. Educators work side-by-side with researchers
on expeditions; field research is multidisciplinary, so full-time
teachers of any subject are eligible. Counselors and administrators may
also apply. Each fellow is eligible for funding covering part or all of
the expedition. For more information, contact: Matt Craig, Education
Awards Manager, Earthwatch, 680 Mt. Auburn St., Box 9104, Watertown, MA
02272; (617) 926-8200, ext. 118; e-mail [email protected]; www.earthwatch.org.

February 1. Laboratory Fellowship.

Fermilab announces its Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory Teacher
Fellowship. The fellow works at the Fermilab in Batavia, Ill., for up
to 12 months and researches particle physics and develops curriculum
material. Graduate credit of up to nine semester hours is available,
and the fellow receives a $550 stipend each week. Candidates must be
full-time teachers of science or technology in grades 7-12 and must
return to teaching for at least two years after the fellowship. For an
application, contact: Fermilab Teacher Fellowship, Fermi National
Accelerator Laboratory, MS 122, P.O. Box 500, Batavia, IL 60510-0500.
For more information, contact Kevin McFarland at (630) 840-3266.

February 1. Science Fellowship.

The Wright Center for Science Education at Tufts University sponsors
the Wright Fellowship for middle and high school science teachers.
During the yearlong program, fellows pursue research projects related
to their fields as scholars-in-residence at Tufts. The fellowship pays
a $35,000 salary, plus benefits and a moving stipend. Six teachers are
usually selected as fellows; applicants should have at least five
years' teaching experience. Contact: Ronnee Yashon, Educational
Coordinator, Wright Center for Science Education, Tufts University, 4
Colby St., Medford, MA 02155; (617) 628-5000, ext. 5394; fax (617)
627-3995; e-mail [email protected];
www.tufts.edu/as/wright_center/index.html.

February 2. Humanities.

The National Endowment for the Humanities and the Council for Basic
Education announce the Humanities Scholars Program. Seventeen teams of
four K-12 classroom teachers are selected for yearlong fellowships;
teams work with a scholar of national reputation whom they have chosen.
The four teachers receive $1,400 each, the scholar, $1,500. Three of
the four teachers must teach at least half their course load in the
humanities. For more eligibility guidelines and information, contact:
Susannah Patton or Elsa Little, Council for Basic Education, 1319 F St.
N.W., Suite 900, Washington, DC 20004-1152; (202) 347-4171; fax (202)
347-5047; e-mail [email protected];
www.c-b-e.org.

February 2. Library Research.

The American Association of School Librarians and the Highsmith Co.
sponsor the 1998 AASL/Highsmith Research Grant. This grant supports
model research on the impact of school library media programs on
education. School library media specialists, library educators, and
professors of library-information science or education are eligible for
up to $2,500; if two or more researchers work jointly, as much as
$5,000 may be awarded. Contact the American Association of School
Librarians, 50 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611-2794; (800) 545-2433,
ext. 4384; e-mail [email protected];
www.ala.org/work/awards/awards.html.

February 2. Library Scholarship.

The American Association of School Librarians and Information Plus
offer the Information Plus Continuing Education Scholarship to a school
library media specialist, supervisor, or educator. The $500 grant pays
for an AASL member to attend an American Library Association or AASL
regional workshop or a workshop run in conjunction with either group's
annual conference. Applicants must be members of the AASL division of
ALA and full-time school library media specialists or faculty members
in a program educating school library media specialists. For more
information, contact: Information Plus Scholarship, AASL, 50 E. Huron
St., Chicago IL 60611-2795; (800) 545-2433, ext. 4384; www.ala.org/work/awards/awards.html.

*February 13. Korean Studies.

The Korea Society announces fellowships for study in Korea. As many
as 19 American educators spend nearly three weeks in Korea during the
summer studying Korean history, economics, language, and other topics.
K-12 social studies and language arts educators are eligible;
administrators, supervisors, mentors, and social studies and language
arts specialists with at least three years' experience are also
eligible. For more information, contact: Yong Jin Choi, Director,
Korean Studies Program, Korea Society, 950 Third Ave., 8th Floor, New
York, NY 10022; (212) 759-7525; fax (212) 759-7530; e-mail
korea.[email protected];
www.koreasociety.org.

February 22. Science Convention.

The Lab Products Association, in conjunction with the National
Science Teachers Association, seeks applicants for its Lab Products
Association Awards. Three secondary school teachers win an
expenses-paid trip to the NSTA convention in Las Vegas. To enter,
teachers submit a letter explaining why they want to attend the
convention and why they need funding for the trip. For more
information, contact: National Science Teachers Association Award
Programs, 1840 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201-3000; (703)
312-9201.

February 27. Cable Television.

C-SPAN seeks applicants for its High School Teacher Fellowship
Program. The selected fellow will work at C-SPAN in Washington, D.C.,
for four weeks next summer to develop high school print and video
materials for the cable-television network. The fellow receives a
$3,000 stipend, $2,000 for living expenses, $500 in coupons for C-SPAN
videos, and round-trip airfare. For more information and eligibility
requirements, contact: 1998 C-SPAN High School Teacher Fellowship
Program, C-SPAN, c/o Education and Marketing Services, 400 North
Capitol St. N.W., Suite 650, Washington, DC 20001; (800) 523-7586.

*February 28. College Scholarships.

The Horace Mann Companies, an Illinois-based firm that sells
insurance and retirement annuities to educators, seeks entries for the
Horace Mann Scholarship Program. Eligible are high school seniors who
are children or legal dependents of employees of public schools or
colleges; applicants must carry a B average and have scored at least 23
on the ACT or 1,100 on the SAT. One $20,000 scholarship, five $4,000
scholarships, and 10 $1,000 scholarships are available. For more
information, contact a Horace Mann representative in your area or the
Horace Mann Scholarship Program, P.O. Box 20490, Springfield, IL 62708;
www.horacemann.com.

*February 28. Japan.

The United States-Japan Foundation offers grants for the improvement
and enhancement of U.S. K-12 instruction on Japan through teacher
training, professional development, intensive study tours in Japan, and
curriculum design. The foundation will consider new or existing
programs that include some of the following components: leadership
development; information on U.S.-Japan relations and contemporary
issues in both countries; pedagogical training on the incorporation of
international issues into the curriculum; and multimedia teaching
tools, including on-line technology. Grants last for one year but may
be renewed by the foundation. The foundation also supports the
improvement of Japanese-language instruction through teacher training
and curriculum development. Another round of grants is awarded
following an August deadline. For more information, contact: the United
States-Japan Foundation, 145 East 32nd St., 12th Floor, New York, NY
10016; (212) 481-8757; fax (212) 481-8762; e-mail [email protected]

*March 1. American History.

The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation awards fellowships
for graduate study on the U.S. Constitution. Outstanding secondary
school teachers of American history, American government, and social
studies are eligible, as are college seniors and graduate students
planning teaching careers in those subjects. The foundation selects one
fellow from each state to receive up to $24,000 to help pay for
graduate study leading to a master's degree in history, political
science, or education. Both full- and part-time fellowships are
available. For more information, contact: James Madison Fellowship
Program, P.O. Box 4030, Iowa City, IA 52243-4030; (800) 525-6928;
e-mail [email protected].

*March 2. Rain Forest Workshop.

Rainforest Workshops for Educators and Naturalists is a program that
aims to engage teachers and school administrators in research with
biodiversity experts, ornithologists, canopy researchers, marine
biologists, geographers, and environmental leaders. K-12 educators can
enter a drawing for a $1,000 scholarship to attend one of the summer
workshops in Belize, Costa Rica, or along the Amazon. The workshops are
co-sponsored by the National Science Teachers Association. For more
information, contact: Rainforest Workshops, 801 Devon Pl., Alexandria,
VA 22314; (800) 669-6806; members.aol.com/EdWorkshop.

HONORS

January 16. Teacher of the Year.

The American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences,
GLENCOE/McGraw-Hill publishers, and the Teacher of the Year Award
Endowment Fund sponsor the Teacher of the Year Award. Candidates must
be full-time K-12 teachers of family and consumer sciences. The
recipient of the national award receives $1,000, plus up to $500 to
cover transportation costs to the AAFCS annual meeting in Atlanta in
June. For more information, contact: American Association of Family and
Consumer Sciences, 1555 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314-2752; (703)
706-4600.

February 1. Biology.

Prentice Hall, in conjunction with the National Association of
Biology Teachers, invites biology teachers of grades 7-12 to apply for
its Outstanding Biology Teacher Award. Candidates must have at least
three years' experience teaching in public or private schools. Teachers
can nominate themselves or their colleagues. For more information,
contact: Sherry Grimm, Awards Manager, National Association of Biology
Teachers, 11250 Roger Bacon Dr., #19, Reston, VA 20190-5202; (703)
471-1134.

February 2. Library Administration.

The American Association of School Librarians and SIRS Inc. offer
the $2,000 Distinguished School Administrator's Award to a school
administrator who has developed an exemplary school library media
program and improved the library media center as an educational
facility. Candidates must be nominated by AASL members. For more
information, contact: AASL/SIRS Distinguished School Administrator's
Award, American Association of School Librarians, 50 E. Huron St.,
Chicago, IL 60611-2795; (800) 545-2433, ext. 4384; e-mail [email protected]rg; www.ala.org/work/awards/awards.html.

February 2. Library Media.

The American Association of School Librarians and the R.R. Bowker
Co. offer the Frances Henne Award to pay travel expenses for a school
library media specialist to attend the 1998 American Library
Association conference in Washington, D.C. Applicants must have between
one and five years' experience and be members of the AASL division of
the ALA; they must also have never attended an ALA annual conference or
an AASL national conference. For more information, contact: Frances
Henne Award, American Association of School Librarians, 50 E. Huron
St., Chicago, IL 60611-2795; (800) 545-2433, ext. 4384; www.ala.org/work/awards/awards.html.

*March 1. Arts Education.

The National Association of Schools of Art and Design, the National
Association of Schools of Dance, the National Association of Schools of
Music, and the National Association of Schools of Theater sponsor the
$1,000 Reston Prize. Applicants submit an in-depth policy analysis of
3,000-3,500 words describing the relationship between K-12 arts
education and higher education; papers must not have been published
previously. The winner's paper will be published in the
November/December issue of Arts Education Policy Review. Contact: Arts
Education Policy Review Competitions, Reston Prize, Heldref
Publications, 1319 18th St. N.W., Washington, DC 20036-1802; (202)
296-6267; fax (202) 296-5149.

*March 1. Young Writers' Award.

The Arts Education Policy Review invites authors under the age of 35
to apply for the Young Writers' Award, sponsored by Heldref
Publications. Manuscript entries must be 3,000-3,500 words and address
K-12 arts education policy; they must not have been published
previously. The winner receives a $500 prize and will be published in
the September/October issue of the Review. Contact: Arts Education
Policy Review Competitions, Young Writers' Award, Heldref Publications,
1319 18th St. N.W., Washington, DC 20036-1802, (202) 296-6267; fax
(202) 296-5149.

*March 15. Biology.

The National Association of Biology Teachers offers the Outstanding
New Biology Teacher Achievement Award, sponsored by Edvotek Inc., a
manufacturer of molecular biology products. Biology and life-science
teachers of grades 7-12 who have no more than three years' teaching
experience are eligible. Candidates must have designed an innovative
program or technique. The winner receives a one-year NABT membership
and $750 for travel expenses to the annual NABT convention as well as
biological supplies and equipment. Teachers can nominate themselves or
colleagues. For more information, contact: Sherry Grimm, Awards
Manager, National Association of Biology Teachers, 11250 Roger Bacon
Dr., #19, Reston, VA 20190-5202; (703) 471-1134.

*March 15. Middle School Biology.

The National Association of Biology Teachers invites teachers of
grades 5-8 to apply for its Middle School Teaching Award. Sponsored by
Apple Computer Inc., the award recognizes teachers of interdisciplinary
science courses who have done an innovative life-science activity or
unit. Candidates are judged on their teaching ability, community and
school involvement, initiative, and relationships with students. The
winner receives a Power Macintosh computer, recognition at the NABT
convention, and a one-year NABT membership. For more information,
contact: Sherry Grimm, Awards Manager, National Association of Biology
Teachers, 11250 Roger Bacon Dr., #19, Reston, VA 20190-5202; (703)
471-1134.

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